Atty. Daniel S. Melamed

Atty. Daniel S. Melamed

Daniel is a partner in our Family Law Group. Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Family Law Specialist, he is also fully qualified as a family law mediator and arbitrator.

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Family Law & More Attorney · 38+ Years Experience

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About Daniel S. Melamed at a Glance

Daniel S. Melamed is a family law and adr attorney, practicing at Torkin Manes LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Harvard Trained Mediator, Ontario, Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Family Law, and Ontario (1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated November 2026

About Daniel S. Melamed

  • Daniel is a partner in our Family Law Group
  • Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Family Law Specialist, he is also fully qualified as a family law mediator and arbitrator
  • As a mediator and arbitrator, Daniel has assisted clients and family law lawyers to resolve matters in a sensible, efficient and private manner
  • In family law matters of property, spousal and child support, Daniel has been involved in the determination of income, the valuation of multinational, privately held corporations, stock options and senior executive pensions
  • In addition, he has provided counsel regarding the forensic investigation of hidden offshore assets
  • His practice includes complex custody and access issues involving jurisdictional disputes, and blended and extended families, including grandparents, aunts and uncles
  • Daniel is Preferred Counsel to The Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company, the insurance provider for lawyers in the Province of Ontario, where he is retained as counsel to defend family lawyers where negligence is claimed

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel S. Melamed's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel S. Melamed handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Daniel S. Melamed is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys →

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What practice areas does Daniel S. Melamed handle?
Daniel S. Melamed focuses on family law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Daniel S. Melamed practiced law?
Daniel S. Melamed has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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What awards or recognition has Daniel S. Melamed received?
Daniel S. Melamed's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory - Family Law (2016); Lawyer of the Year — Family Law Mediation, Toronto (Canada).

Professional Profile

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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel S. Melamed's practice in the field of family law and adr.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Daniel S. Melamed brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Multi-State Bar Admission

Licensed in Ontario, Harvard Trained Mediator, Ontario, Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Family Law, and Ontario, Daniel S. Melamed can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering family law and adr, Daniel S. Melamed can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

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Daniel S. Melamed's Practice Areas & Specializations

Awards & Professional Honors

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory - Family Law (2016)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law Mediation, Toronto (Canada)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law Mediation, Toronto (Canada)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law, Toronto (Canada)
- 2013

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Ontario, Harvard Trained Mediator
Ontario, Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Family Law
Ontario
Admitted: 1988

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